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Slayer

Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo. and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's current lineup comprises King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph, and guitarist Gary Holt, who initially joined as a touring musician in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013; the drummer Jon Dette is a former member of the band.

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Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 that became one of the most influential groups in the genre, known for their fast and aggressive musical style alongside fellow "big four" bands like Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. The band has undergone lineup changes over the decades but continues to perform with original members Kerry King and Tom Araya alongside newer members Paul Bostaph and Gary Holt.

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Musical artist.name: Slayer
Musical artist.background: group_or_band
Musical artist.image: Slayer, The Fields of Rock, 2007.jpg
Musical artist.landscape: yes
Musical artist.caption: Slayer's original lineup, performing at the Fields of Rock in 2007. From left to right: Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya, Kerry King, and Dave Lombardo.
Musical artist.origin: Huntington Park, California, U.S.
Musical artist.genre: Thrash metal
Musical artist.works: Discography
Musical artist.current_members: Kerry King Tom Araya Paul Bostaph Gary Holt
Musical artist.past_members: Jeff Hanneman Dave Lombardo Jon Dette

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History
Early years (1981–1983)
''Show No Mercy'', ''Haunting the Chapel,'' and ''Hell Awaits'' (1983–1986)
''Reign in Blood'', Lombardo's brief hiatus, and ''South of Heaven'' (1986–1989)
''Seasons in the Abyss'' and Lombardo's second departure (1990–1993)
''Divine Intervention'', ''Undisputed Attitude'', and ''Diabolus in Musica'' (1994–2000)
''God Hates Us All'' (2001–2005)
''Christ Illusion'' (2006–2008)
''World Painted Blood'' (2009–2011)
Hanneman's death, Lombardo's third split, and ''Repentless'' (2011–2016)
Cancelled thirteenth studio album, Final World Tour and split (2016–2019)
Post-breakup (2020–2024)
Reunion (2024–present)
Artistry
Legacy
Controversies
Band members
Timeline
Discography
Awards and nominations
Footnotes
Citations
Further reading
External links

In the original lineup, King, Hanneman, and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, occultism, terrorism, religion, fascism, racism, and war, have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually, and lyrically; the band's third album, Reign in Blood (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.